Carlos received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of St. Thomas. He is bilingual and has previously worked as a Spanish teacher, where he also provided support as a translator. He attends at St. Edward Catholic Church in Spring. At the University of St. Thomas, he was involved in clubs that shared Catholic theology and philosophy with the community. As part of his graduate practicum experience at the University of St. Thomas, he was at the Career Services Center and the UST Counseling Training Clinic. He has varied practicum experience, from inpatient psychoeducational group work to career/educational and individual clinical counseling. He worked from an Existential standpoint that was effective, individualized, and evidence-based. He employs an integrative and holistic Existential theoretical approach that values collaboration, experience, and openness.